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Mazda MX5 NB

1998 – 2005

**Summary:** The Mazda MX-5 (NB) is the second generation of the Mazda MX-5, produced from 1998 to 2005. It stayed true to the MX-5's lightweight, front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster design and introduced performance enhancements. The NB model omitted retractable headlamps present in the previous generation but included the unique factory-built turbocharged Mazdaspeed MX-5 variant. **Key Points:** 1. **Manufacturing Period:** Produced from 1998 to 2005 as the second generation of the Mazda MX-5. 2. **Design Philosophy:** Continued the MX-5's concept of a lightweight, front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive roadster. 3. **Performance Improvements:** Introduced several enhancements to boost the car's performance. 4. **Distinct Feature:** The NB model lacked the retractable headlamps that were present in its predecessor. 5. **Mazdaspeed MX-5:** The NB generation is unique for being the only one to include a factory-built turbocharged variant known as the Mazdaspeed MX-5. 6. **Redesign Reveal:** Previewed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1997 before being officially launched by Mazda in February 1998 for the 1999 model year. 7. **Model Year Gap:** Noteworthy is the production code NB, with Mazda skipping the 1998 model year for the release of the